Corey Feldman Accuses Charlie Sheen of Sexually Abusing Corey Haim and Fans Have Thoughts
03/11/2020 07:10 am EDT
Rumors
Some viewers implied that they were more prone to believe the accusation against Sheen since they remember hearing "rumors" about it before. Some also said that the actor's issues with drug use made them more likely to believe Feldman as well.
Facts
A few false tidbits were reported from the screening, including some online claiming that Feldman had named comedian Bob Saget as an abuser. Others tried to combat this misinformation, listing the accused in detail and clearing the names of the others.
Denials
Sheen did not respond to the allegations raised in Feldman's movie, but many users reminded each other that he has already issued denials of these claims before.
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Some users dredged up a story from 2006, when Sheen divorced Denise Richards. At the time, she allegedly accused him of watching child pornography.
'Bigger' Names
Some users complained that Feldman had tricked them in some way, saying the expected a "bigger," more "shocking" name to be revealed in the movie. They pointed out that Sheen has already been accused before, so this is not exactly a "revelation."
'Disappointed'
Complaints about the names Feldman gave in his film were met with disappointment from some. They said that those interested in drama for its own sake should look to fiction, not real life documentaries, rather than making complaints that could invalidated Feldman's experience as a survivor of sexual assault.
Other Names
Finally, many people made sure to circulate and re-circulate the other names in the documentary, not wanting them to be lost under the weight of Sheen's celebrity status.
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